Implementing Lean on a Global Scale: Succeeding through Diversity of Products, Processes, and People

Alejandro Tassara is currently the Global Director, Luvata Production System with over 10 years of experience in Operational Excellence and a strong focus on Industrial and Manufacturing Continuous Improvement. He has delivered substantial change in a variety of production sites around the world utilizing Lean techniques in a structured way that emphasizes Performance Management, Standard Work, Team development and Organizational Cultural Change. He is a strong supporter of engaging and empowering people through Personal Coaching and Effective training from shop-floor level personnel to Senior Management. Alejandro holds a BS in Philosophy from Catholic University of Valparaiso, Chile and MA in Organizational Counselling.

Richard Hainrihar is an operations professional with 22 years of experience in leading manufacturing organizations. Over the last 10 years, he has worked for Luvata Special Products and is currently the Global Director, Luvata Production System. Throughout his career Richard has implemented lean transformations globally, across multiple industries, business processes, and cross-functional teams. He is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with a leadership style that strongly emphasizes teamwork and a ‘learn by doing’ philosophy. Richard holds a BS in Business Administration - Operations and Supply Chain Management, as well as an MBA from Bowling Green State University.